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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832, 2,528.32 and 1,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832, 2,528.32 and 1,004.16 is: 1,385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832 : 2,528.32 = 1,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832/2,528.32 = 1,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832x = 2,528.32 × 1,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832x = 2,538,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,837.81/1,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.83

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